December, 2024

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Aging Lips and What to do about it

Research suggests that full lips may have as much to do with a woman’s perceived age as the appearance of wrinkles. So if a plumper pout is on your list of things that could make your face more fabulous, here’s how to achieve it. All lips lose volume—and even the amount of “red” showing—over time as a result of aging, …

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Looking fresh and dewy this winter

Winter is around the corner and with it the dry and cold wind. We all want to look fresh and dewy, but few of actually know how to do it, or what products to use. So how’s a gal supposed to achieve a soft and dewy look for the winter months? We went straight to the professionals to find out …

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4 Fashionable Braids To Try This Fall

Braids can be girlish, they can be classical, traditional or elegant or punkish. It all comes down to the particular style you’re wearing, and the way in which you carry it. Braids are a staple part of any girl’s hair repertoire, a constant rather than so much a trend; and yet, as far as fall 2013’s hairstyles go, the question …

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Hollywood Bindi: The Great Indian Forehead Art hits Hollywood

Bindis have roots in Asia as a symbolic decoration, as well as an aid in spiritual guidance. In India, a woman may wear a red bindi to show that she is married, while in China, the red bindi is a symbol of good fortune. Practicing Hindus and Buddhists use a bindi on the forehead to draw energy to and from …

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American apparel lauded for supporting LGBT Rights

American Apparel, known for diverse and provocative ad campaigns, recently put out a search for transgender models. According to the ad, models need no previous experience, just to be over the age 16 and wear “simple, fitted clothing.” The brand, which has used transgender models in ads before, is famous for its strong stance on gay rights, carrying gay culture …

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Grooming Advice for a Modern South Asian Gentleman

The male groom market started with simple products like deodorants, hair gels and aftershaves but now includes moisturisers, concealers, facials, manicures, pedicures, tanning and spa treatments. Here are some tips on how to become the perfectly groomed modern man. Get Professional Help It’s important to find a product tailored to your specific concerns. You’re not going to combat acne prone …

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A South Asian Gentleman’s Guide to THE BEARD

To beard, or not to beard? That is the question. Whether you’re inspired by Brad Pitt’s bush-beard or Ranbir Kapoor’s shadow – all the essential beard advice you’ll ever need is covered below. The Shadow Lying at the far end of the stubble spectrum, this five o’clock shadow is a beard best worn by the likes of Hrithik Roshan, Ranbir …

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Make-up for men: putting your best face forward

When you think of make up, you don’t traditionally think about men priming and prettying themselves in front of a mirror. But you’d be surprised at the number of men that have more than just shaving cream, deodorant and toothpaste in their toiletry kit. More men than ever are beginning to use products like brow gel, oil-absorbing face powder, lip …

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Look Younger Faster

Vampire Facelift Looking for something more natural than a neurotoxin of synthetic filler to restore youthful skin? Your own blood platelets may be your answer. A completely natural filling agent, the most natural because it’s derived from your own plasma, this filler costs half as much as the current fillers on the market. During the 45-minute procedure, which is sometimes …

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